Comments on: Space-age Aerogel Insulation Now Cheaper and Available in Sheets http://inhabitat.com/exciting-advances-in-insulation-with-aerogel/ Green design & eco innovation for a better world Thu, 23 May 2013 14:55:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Jill Fehrenbacher http://inhabitat.com/exciting-advances-in-insulation-with-aerogel/comment-page-1/#comment-498417 Jill Fehrenbacher Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:01:31 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=86362#comment-498417 @jeanmarc and @Arthur L Belge - there are already many companies making aerogel / nanogel insulated windows. Kalwall is one such company, Solera is another: http://www.kalwall.com/ http://advancedglazings.com/nanogel/ I've made a Nanogel window before - Nanogel has no structural stability, so it needs to be sandwiched between plates of glass or plastic. Lots of companies are already making these sorts of products, as is stated in the article above (in fact that is the whole point of the article), but these products are generally pretty expensive. @jeanmarc and @Arthur L Belge – there are already many companies making aerogel / nanogel insulated windows. Kalwall is one such company, Solera is another:

http://www.kalwall.com/
http://advancedglazings.com/nanogel/

I’ve made a Nanogel window before – Nanogel has no structural stability, so it needs to be sandwiched between plates of glass or plastic. Lots of companies are already making these sorts of products, as is stated in the article above (in fact that is the whole point of the article), but these products are generally pretty expensive.

]]> By: jeanmarc http://inhabitat.com/exciting-advances-in-insulation-with-aerogel/comment-page-1/#comment-498398 jeanmarc Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:54:10 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=86362#comment-498398 Arthur L. Belge >> Of course they're working on it, the problem is that aerogel is currently too structurally weak to make a window out of it. Even small vibrations (like from trucks passing by) are enough to break it. But they're like one or two steps away from it, I'm optimistic. Arthur L. Belge >> Of course they’re working on it, the problem is that aerogel is currently too structurally weak to make a window out of it. Even small vibrations (like from trucks passing by) are enough to break it. But they’re like one or two steps away from it, I’m optimistic.

]]> By: ARTHUR L BELGE http://inhabitat.com/exciting-advances-in-insulation-with-aerogel/comment-page-1/#comment-484560 ARTHUR L BELGE Mon, 04 Feb 2013 07:27:49 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=86362#comment-484560 Replacing old storm double windows is expensive. Eventually the gas between the window panes leaks out. Why not pump in aero gel. With an R-10.3 per inch R-value your windows could be better insulated than your walls. The aero gel would be invisible to the eye at that thickness. Why isn’t anyone doing this? Replacing old storm double windows is expensive. Eventually the gas between the window panes leaks out. Why not pump in aero gel. With an R-10.3 per inch R-value your windows could be better insulated than your walls. The aero gel would be invisible to the eye at that thickness. Why isn’t anyone doing this?

]]> By: pourghazian http://inhabitat.com/exciting-advances-in-insulation-with-aerogel/comment-page-1/#comment-275969 pourghazian Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:42:24 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=86362#comment-275969 i like know more about aerogel. please if you can send me more information about this kind of silica type. can i invest on one of your project? i like know more about aerogel. please if you can send me more information about this kind of silica type. can i invest on one of your project?

]]> By: kaman http://inhabitat.com/exciting-advances-in-insulation-with-aerogel/comment-page-1/#comment-245196 kaman Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:46:35 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=86362#comment-245196 So....What IS the going price for this insulation per board ft? I often use open cell foam in my remodels at a rate of about $1 bd ft. I am often up against trying to get the best R value in limited space in my remodels. Foam gives me about R-7 /inch. Even if the areogel cost more per R there are cases where it can save money. So….What IS the going price for this insulation per board ft? I often use open cell foam in my remodels at a rate of about $1 bd ft.
I am often up against trying to get the best R value in limited space in my remodels. Foam gives me about R-7 /inch. Even if the areogel cost more per R there are cases where it can save money.

]]> By: LUMENHAUS is Pulling Ahead at the Solar Decathlon With Adaptable Design | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World http://inhabitat.com/exciting-advances-in-insulation-with-aerogel/comment-page-1/#comment-236597 LUMENHAUS is Pulling Ahead at the Solar Decathlon With Adaptable Design | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:06:06 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=86362#comment-236597 [...] close when the home detects hot or incremental weather, but still let natural light in through the aerogel translucent wall panels. The solar array on the roof adjusts its pitch to maximize its solar [...] [...] close when the home detects hot or incremental weather, but still let natural light in through the aerogel translucent wall panels. The solar array on the roof adjusts its pitch to maximize its solar [...]

]]> By: 36degrees http://inhabitat.com/exciting-advances-in-insulation-with-aerogel/comment-page-1/#comment-208263 36degrees Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:03:45 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=86362#comment-208263 Does anyone know if there are any European firms that offer these products? Does anyone know if there are any European firms that offer these products?

]]> By: prior hunley http://inhabitat.com/exciting-advances-in-insulation-with-aerogel/comment-page-1/#comment-207924 prior hunley Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:08:59 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=86362#comment-207924 Has it been used in clothing, cars, or camping equipment? Has it been used in clothing, cars, or camping equipment?

]]> By: calvinh http://inhabitat.com/exciting-advances-in-insulation-with-aerogel/comment-page-1/#comment-207879 calvinh Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:09:29 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=86362#comment-207879 Hmmm most importantly will it be cheaper than conventional insulation? Hmmm most importantly will it be cheaper than conventional insulation?

]]> By: bpg131313 http://inhabitat.com/exciting-advances-in-insulation-with-aerogel/comment-page-1/#comment-207872 bpg131313 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:02:39 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=86362#comment-207872 I'd love to see this stuff come down in price so that it could be used to insulate homes. Think of the cost savings for heating and cooling. I’d love to see this stuff come down in price so that it could be used to insulate homes. Think of the cost savings for heating and cooling.

]]> By: ct http://inhabitat.com/exciting-advances-in-insulation-with-aerogel/comment-page-1/#comment-207864 ct Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:11:16 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/?p=86362#comment-207864 this is awesome. i'm ordering some for fun.... this is awesome. i’m ordering some for fun….

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